trooper

Lascelles is the only player in the squad worth any real money as Ashley has very stealthily asset stripped the value of the squad.

Come on it's obvious man

I'm expecting the bidding war for Lascelles to start today. Probably start at around £30/35 million & end when somebody offers £50 million & Ashley can't resist.

The players ratcheting things up with SKY now Keith Downie: “Newcastle United’s players have withdrawn cooperation with the media as part of a dispute with the club over bonuses for the upcoming season. “The players refused to give their time for “walk up” shots for TV companies at the training ground today.”

Ashley apologist, the blokes an arsehole a rich arsehole but an arsehole all the same

So Ashley gives the go ahead for Rafa to get 3 new players in. "providing he works within a tight financial framework" Yet Bournemouth have just signed a £25 million midfielder

We couldn't even buy him or swap him instead they borrow Gayle & we borrow Rondon + we pay £2 million for the privilege

It's Ashley's favourite saying "every crowd has a silver lining"

No bother lads thanks for the explanation I guess we'll soon see what'll happen.

It doesn't matter there's only 1 goal difference between the 2 of them. If Rondon was any good WBA wouldn't have finished bottom of the premiership last season. He's coming here to be our main striker & only scored 1 more than Gayle I don't get it.

Rafa on expectations at NUFC: I used to compete for winning trophies - even with less money than other teams. Why? Because we had time and the confidence from the top. I was expecting we could compete for something after one year here, especially with the TV money guaranteed. I’m a little bit surprised but we will do our best here.

Here we have Rafa bloody good, honest, hard working bloke doing his very best for the club & fans. Only for that shithouse & his cronies take the absolute piss out of him

Some post match comments after todays game from Rafa... Rafa: “We were ready months ago. When I stayed here it was for a project. Rafa speaking on his management team: “When we have had time and support we have won trophies everywhere Rafa on transfer talks with Charnley: I was talking with Lee Charnley before the game and I’ll maybe see him after the game. I’m not saying we’re not working, but we had things lined up. Rafa on deals: I am confident we can do it. If you’re asking me if it’s ideal I would say no because the way I like to work is to do things early but if we can’t do that we have to work. I hope so (we can do it). Rafa Benitez: "I am not happy, we have to just survive every year Rafa on mood in dressing room - is it right? “Before Braga, maybe not. Today, yes. “You cannot complain about the attitude of the players.”

Gayle 35 games for 6 goals 2017/18 Rondon 36 games for 7 goals 2017/18 Hardly any difference

Still doesn't take anything away from why Rafa hasn't been allowed to spend the money he's generated this window I.e. £27 million

Apparently there's a big banner of Rafa with the word HOPE on the Tyne Bridge courtesy of The Magpie Group

https://royalbluemersey.sbnation.com/2018/8/3/17648628/everton-transfer-rumours-summer-2018-newcastle-jamaal-lascelles-transfer-update-marco-silva £50 million nailed on for Thursday a swift kick in the nuts for us & Rafa from Ashley

With the sale of Armstrong we must be looking at around £27 million profit this window up to now.

Another few quid in the "Wor Chest" for Rafa not to spend

I'm expecting Ashley to try & get rid of Rafa by "mutual consent" Rafa not having to pay any compensation & Ashley avoid being proven a liar in court again. If it comes to that I hope Rafa tells him to "shove it & he'll see Ashley in court.

6th though man we''re going to be one of the potential favourites for relegation this season

No wonder the players are pissed off apparently they'vs been told bonuses won't kick in unless there's a top 6 finish they all know it's unattainable

I give up

I think after Rafa's comments in his post match interview last night things are beginning to get moving now

Maybe's that may happen yet I'm sure this is just the first stage